Bruce Tanski, who has been one of southern Saratoga County’s busiest developers in recent years, contributed at least $11,000 to the Friends of Mindy Wormuth campaign fund and Halfmoon Republican coffers between 2007 and 2009. That figure, which does not include any contributions Tanski may have made after 2009, includes $6,000 he donated to Wormuth’s campaign fund between July 2007 and July 2009.

A spokesman for the state Board of Elections declined to discuss the matter, saying their agency does not discuss pending cases. The state probe was prompted by a complaint filed by Deanna Stephenson, a Democrat who is running for the town supervisor post. Stephenson’s candidacy marks the first contested race for the position in more than 10 years.

“Halfmoon is developing very quickly, and I have been saying for a very long time that the business practices that take place in Halfmoon are not the same as are happening in other towns,” said Stephenson, director of professional services for the New York State Psychological Association. “I just think the fact that this over-contribution is from him, and he develops most of the land in Halfmoon, it’s just not kosher to me. It should raise flags.”

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perhaps not very sophisticated in the matters of elections laws, but this a non-issue; the excess $ goes back. If the tables were reversed, I am sure Ms Stephenson would take money from anyone for her campaign; Seems like the residents & businesses in Halfmoon are very happy with the way things are= No Town or Highway taxes and great recreational facilities & services; how many Towns can say that?

I don’t think this is an issue. I think the town of Halfmoon is on the right track, with the leadership of Supervisor Wormuth. We pay NO town TAX… The town is growing, even in a slow economy. So what is wrong with things the way they are? Ms Stephenson has no record to go on. Seems to me that Stephenson would be a bad bet for the Town of Halfmoon!